Specialized HARDROCK GX FS 1997 VS Alpine Designs XC-2 1998 specs comparison
Specialized Hardrock GX FS
General Infos| Model | Hardrock GX FS |
| Manufacturer | Specialized |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- green -Dark blue |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15.5 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Specialized Hardrock'R |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Aluminum Levers Shimano Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano Cassette Front: SBC Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | SBC Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | SBC Fast Fit |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth SBC Strongarm Sport |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Specialized Hardrock GX FS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp |
| Fork type | SBC Top Gun |
Other Specs of Specialized Hardrock GX FS
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SBC Softlite Super |
| Seat post extension | 30.4 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Alpine Designs XC-2
General Infos| Model | XC-2 |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Pearl Metallic Black and white and Mango |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Fly Uphill |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Fly Mountain Top |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Fly Stoutmeister |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Specialized provided us with the latest version of its Hardrock GX FS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Specialized Hardrock GX FS Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpine Designs XC-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-2 Mountain bike here